Food

How and when did India fall in love with the trusty pressure cooker? To unravel the answer, we need to go back to 1869, when a forgotten Indian inventor was born in West Bengal. #GreatIndianManufacturing

“While studying in Chennai, I was initially scared and embarrassed to cook my home food that had a distinct smell. It’s because of the stereotype associated with our cuisine, as if it’s something dirty or unappealing. I finally decided to break away from that feeling.”

What inspired him? The fact that the delicacies he ate at his home weren't widely available and that his mother happened to be the best chef!

Love Shammi, Nargisi and Kakori kebabs? Find out how these delicacies got their names. And if that makes you hungry, we have included special kebab recipe straight from a mother's kitchen!

Have leftover rice at home? Use a centuries-old Indian technique to make this ultimate cooling probiotic packed with micro-nutrients!

What the secret behind those luscious swirls? From the 'zulbiya' of ancient Persia to the 'jilapi' of Bengal's country fairs, Jalebi - the desi dessert comes full circle — literally!

Cooking is the first step to a zero-waste lifestyle. Here are some cooking hacks shared by the two most important women in my life, my maa and my grandma!

From using curd and jeevamrutha, Suresh has revived over 15+ edible weeds in a 2,000 sq ft community garden.

The workshop will cover gardening from start to finish—and you can learn all about it from the comfort of your home!

You are throwing away organic fertilisers rich in potassium, calcium and phosphorous. Here's how you can easily utilise them